Assignee
SMITH ROBERT C
40 granted patents·10 pending applications·325 citations·filing 1977–2012
Top patents by PatentIndex Score
50 records- 0195US8760089B2Variable speed drive systemSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2010·Granted Jun 24, 2014·21 cites·65 claims
- 0290US5115382AHeadlamp apparatusSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 1990·Granted May 19, 1992·82 cites·4 claims
- 0385US8282663B2Bladeless obturator for use in a surgical trocar assemblySMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 9, 2012·29 cites·18 claims
- 0485US8172806B2Surgical portal with seal systemSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2010·Granted May 8, 2012·19 cites·22 claims
- 0583US8517918B2Optical trocar with scope holding assemblySMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 27, 2013·14 cites·9 claims
- 0681US8668641B2Surgical access assembly with sleeve and adjustable fastenerSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 11, 2014·11 cites·21 claims
- 0780US9113953B2Two-mode trocar assemblySMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2007·Granted Aug 25, 2015·22 cites·17 claims
- 0879US8202290B2Visual obturator with handleSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 19, 2012·21 cites·9 claims
- 0974US8979883B2Obturator tipSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 17, 2015·6 cites·23 claims
- 1074US8968249B2Introducer seal assemblySMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 3, 2015·5 cites·8 claims
- 1173US9549758B2Surgical access assembly with adapterSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 24, 2017·7 cites·22 claims
- 1272US8911407B2Surgical portal with seal systemSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 16, 2014·2 cites·15 claims
- 1372US8192353B2Visual obturatorSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 5, 2012·9 cites·14 claims
- 1471US8940007B2Trocar assembly with obturator dissectorSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Granted Jan 27, 2015·8 cites·24 claims
- 1570US8591529B2Wound closure device including direct-driven needleSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2010·Granted Nov 26, 2013·3 cites·12 claims
- 1669US9022928B2Wound protector including balloon within incisionSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2012·Granted May 5, 2015·3 cites·18 claims
- 1768US9226774B2Visual obturator with tip openingsSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2010·Granted Jan 5, 2016·3 cites·18 claims
- 1868US8696635B2Introducer seal assembly with low profile gimbal sealSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2011·Granted Apr 15, 2014·3 cites·11 claims
- 1968US8070767B2Optical penetrating adapter for surgical portalSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2005·Granted Dec 6, 2011·4 cites·21 claims
- 2067US8118783B2Access assembly with spherical valveSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Granted Feb 21, 2012·4 cites·9 claims
- 2167US7081071B2Weightlifting belt hookSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2002·Granted Jul 25, 2006·15 cites·12 claims
- 2265US8663263B2Access sheath with bladeSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 4, 2014·3 cites·17 claims
- 2362US9028521B2Obturator tipsSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Granted May 12, 2015·2 cites·15 claims
- 2460US9320541B2Trocar assembly with obturator and retractable styletSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Granted Apr 26, 2016·1 cites·12 claims
- 2560US8932275B2Surgical seal assemblySMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2007·Granted Jan 13, 2015·1 cites·27 claims
- 2659US8206358B2Ring and seal for trocarSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2010·Granted Jun 26, 2012·1 cites·12 claims
- 2759US4259924ADevice for coating paperSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 1978·Granted Apr 7, 1981·13 cites·4 claims
- 2856US4117628ACulture and growth system for epiphytic plantsSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 1977·Granted Oct 3, 1978·13 cites·12 claims
- 2953US8845670B2Trocar assembly with obturator designSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2007·Granted Sep 30, 2014·0 cites·26 claims
- 3053US2010063356A1Access sheath with removable optical penetrating memberSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 3152US8663267B2Bladeless obturator for use in a surgical trocar assemblySMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 4, 2014·0 cites·7 claims
- 3252US8475486B2Optical penetrating adapter for surgical portalSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 2, 2013·0 cites·7 claims
- 3350US9078699B2Trocar assembly with rotatable obturator housingSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 14, 2015·0 cites·20 claims
- 3450US8133245B2Surgical apparatus with annular penetratorSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 13, 2012·0 cites·11 claims
- 3549US8579860B2Access assembly with spherical valveSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 12, 2013·0 cites·21 claims
- 3649US8485971B2Surgical hand access apparatusSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2010·Granted Jul 16, 2013·0 cites·17 claims
- 3749US8282603B2Valve assembly including diameter reduction structure for trocarSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2010·Granted Oct 9, 2012·0 cites·10 claims
- 3849US2010324369A1Surgical optical access apparatusSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 3949US2010036323A1Flexible cannula with sealSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 4049US2006020281A1Valve assembly including diameter reduction structure for trocarSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 4149US2011009703A1Flexible external cannula sheathSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 4249US2011040149A1Obturator assemblySMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 4348US8409086B2Surgical portal with rotating sealSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 2, 2013·0 cites·13 claims
- 4447US8435252B2Wound closure deviceSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2010·Granted May 7, 2013·0 cites·20 claims
- 4547US8257316B2Surgical portal apparatus with variable adjustmentSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2010·Granted Sep 4, 2012·0 cites·18 claims
- 4645US8551048B2Surgical sealing apparatusSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 8, 2013·0 cites·20 claims
- 4745US2007005087A1Thin bladed obturator with curved surfacesSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 4843US2012245429A1Wound protector including pocket for reusable distal ringSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 4943US2007005089A1Beveled access apparatus with locking ribs elementsSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 5041US2011196268A1Precision Guidance of Extracorporeal Shock WavesSMITH ROBERT C·Filed 2010·Application pending·0 cites
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